Barking dog rules in Montgomery County, TX — also called nuisance dog, dog noise, or excessive barking ordinances — define when a barking dog becomes a code violation and how complaints are handled.
Montgomery County Animal Services (MCAS) enforces animal restraint under the county Rabies Control and Animal Restraint Ordinance. Barking dog complaints are addressed through nuisance animal provisions under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapters 822 and 826.
MCAS enforces the Montgomery County Rabies Control and Animal Restraint Ordinance under authority of Texas Health & Safety Code Chapters 822 and 826. Dogs must be restrained on owner's premises or under physical control. Unrestrained animals are considered strays and may be impounded. Barking nuisance complaints are handled case-by-case; MCAS may investigate and require owners to address the nuisance. Contact MCAS at 936-442-7738 (press 2) weekdays or 936-760-5800 after hours.
Warning first. Nuisance finding: $200 to $500. Daily fines for non-compliance. Court-ordered remediation possible.
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